Optoma Ex531p Projector User Manual

							
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VGA1- IN / SCARTS-VIDEOVIDEORS232AUDIO-OUTAUDIO-INVGA-OUTVGA2- IN
E62405SPR
	Connecting	the	Projector
	Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.
	(*) Optional accessory 
	Connect	to	Computer/Notebook

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...........................Power Cord2.........................................................................\
............................VGA Cable3.........................................................................\
.......................*RS232 Cable4.........................................................................\
................*Audio Input Cable5.........................................................................\
...............*VGA Output Cable6.........................................................................\
.............*Audio Output Cable 
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Only present on XGA models.
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VGA1- IN / SCARTS-VIDEOVIDEORS232AUDIO-OUTAUDIO-IN

E62405SPR

VGA-OUT
VGA2- IN

	Connect	to	Video	Sources
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...........................Power Cord2.........................................................................\
............................VGA Cable 3.........................................................................\
.......*Composite Video Cable4........................................................................\
......................*S-Video Cable5................................................*5-Pin to 3 RCA Component/HDTV Adaptor6.........................................................................\
....*3 RCA Component Cable7.........................................................................\
..........*SCART/VGA Adaptor8.........................................................................\
........*Audio Cable Jack/RCA
	Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.
	(*) Optional accessory 
DVD Player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver
S-Video Output
Only present on XGA models.

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Composite Video Output 
						

							
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Powering On the Projector
.  Remove the lens cap. 
2. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When 
connected, the Power LED will turn red. 
3.  Turn on the lamp by pressing “POWER” button either on the 
top of the projector or on the remote. The Power LED will 
now turn Green. 
  The startup screen will display in approximately 0 seconds. 
The fi rst time you use the projector, you can select your 
preferred language from quick menu after the startup screen 
displays.
4.  Turn on and connect the source that you want to display 
on the screen (computer, notebook, video player, etc). The 
projector will detect the source automatically. If not, push 
menu button and go to “OPTIONS”. 
Make sure that the “Source Lock” has been set to “Off”.
	If you connect multiple sources at the same time, press the 
“SOURCE” button on the control panel or direct source keys 
on the remote control to switch between inputs.
	Powering	On/Off	the	Projector
	Turn on the projector fi rst and then select the signal sources.Lens Cap
Power/Standby 2 
						

							
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Warning Indicator
 When the “LAMP” indicator lights red (“POWER” indicator 
flashes red), the projector will automatically shut down. 
Please call the nearest Optoma facility for assistance.
  When the “TEMP” indicator lights red (“POWER” indicator 
flashes red), it indicates the projector has overheated. The 
projector will shut down automatically.
  Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on 
again after it has cooled down. 
 When the “TEMP” indicator flashes red (“POWER” indicator 
flashes red), it indicates the fan has failed.
Powering Off the Projector
.   Press the “POWER” button to turn off the projector lamp. 
The following message will be displayed on the screen. 
  Press the “POWER” button again to confirm, otherwise 
the message will disappear after 5 seconds.
 
When you press the “POWER” button a second time, the 
system will show the countdown timer on the screen.
2.  The cooling fans continue to operate for about 0 seconds 
for cooling cycle. When the Power LED turns Red, the 
projector has entered standby mode.
  If you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait 
until the projector has completed the cooling cycle and 
has entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply 
press “POWER” button to restart the projector.
3.  Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and 
the projector.
4.  Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power 
off procedure.
	Contact the nearest service center if the projector displays these symptoms. See pages 52-53 for more information. 
						

							
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 Adjusting	the	Projected	Image
Adjusting the Projector’s Height 
The	projector	is	equipped	with	elevator	feet	for	
adjusting	the	image	height.
. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the 
underside of the projector. 
2. Rotate the three adjustable rings counter clockwise to 
raise the projector or clockwise to lower it. Repeat with the 
remaining feet as needed.
Tilt-Adjustment Feet
Tilt-Adjustment Ring 
						

							
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Adjusting the Projector’s Zoom / Focus
Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus 
the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. 
The projector will focus at distances from 3.9 to 39.4 feet (.2 
to 2.0 meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Hd
68.8(174.8cm)
114.7(291.4cm)
160.6(407.9cm)
206.5(524.5cm)
275.3(699.3cm)
30.3(76.9cm)
75.7(192.3cm)
126.2(320.5cm)
176.7(448.7cm)
227.1(576.9cm)
302.9(796.2cm)
27.5(69.9cm)
3.9(1.2m)
39.4(12.0m)29.5(9.0m)23.0(7.0m)16.4(5.0m)9.8(3.0m)
Width
Height
Diagonal
 This graph is for user’s reference only.
Screen(Diagonal)
Max.30.3”	(76.9cm)75.7”	(192.3cm)126.2”	(320.5cm)176.7”	(448.7cm)227.1”	(576.9cm)302.9”	(769.2cm)
Min.27.5”	(69.9cm)68.8”	(174.8cm)114.7”	(291.4cm)160.6”	(407.9cm)206.5”	(524.5cm)275.3”	(699.3cm)
ScreenSize
Max.(WxH)24.2”	x	18.2”61.5	x	46.2cm60.6”	x	45.4”153.8	x	115.4cm101.0”	x	75.7”256.4	x	192.3cm141.3”	x	106.0”359.0	x	269.2cm181.7”	x	136.3”461.5	x	346.2cm242.3”	x	181.7”615.4	x	461.5cm
Min.(WxH)22.0”	x	16.5”55.9	x	42.0cm55.1”	x	41.3”139.9	x	104.9cm91.8”	x	68.8”233.1	x	174.8cm128.5”	x	96.4”326.3	x	244.8cm165.2”	x	123.9”419.6	x	314.7cm220.3”	x	165.2”559.4	x	419.6cm
HdMax.2.73”	(6.9cm)6.81”	(17.3cm)11.36”	(28.8cm)15.9”	(40.4cm)20.44”	(51.9cm)27.26”	(69.2cm)
Min.2.48”	(6.3cm)6.19”	(15.7cm)10.32”	(26.2cm)14.45”	(36.7cm)18.58”	(47.2cm)24.78”	(62.9cm)
Distance3.9’	(1.2m)9.8’	(3.0m)16.4’	(5.0m)23.0’	(7.0m)29.5’	(9.0m)39.4’	(12.0m) 
						

							
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 User Controls
Control Panel
 Control Panel & Remote Control
There	are	two	ways	for	you	to	control	the	functions:	
Control	Panel	and	Remote	Control.
Using the Control Panel
POWERRefer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on 
pages 3-4.
MENUPress “MENU” to launch the on-screen display 
(OSD) menu. To exit OSD, Press “MENU” again.
Confi rm your item selection.
RE-SYNCAutomatically synchronize the projector to the input 
source.
SOURCEPress “SOURCE” to select an input signal.
Four Directional 
Select KeysUse     to select items or make adjustments 
to your selection.
KeystoneUse   to adjust image distortion caused 
by tilting the projector. (±40 degrees)
Lamp LEDIndicate the projector’s lamp status.
Temp LEDIndicate the projector’s temperature status. 
Power LEDIndicate the projector’s status. 
						

							
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Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
Power  
Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” 
section on pages 3-4.
 Confi rm your item selection.
SourcePress “SOURCE” to select an input signal.
Re-SYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to 
the input source.
Four Directional 
Select KeysUse     to select items or make 
adjustments to your selection.
Keystone +/-Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the 
projector.
Volume +/-Adjust to increase / decrease the volume.
Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image.
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on-screen 
display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, press 
“Menu” again.
ZOOM Zoom in on an image.
Press   buttons to alter zoom. 
						

							
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Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
ContrastControl the degree of difference between 
the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
FreezePress “Freeze” to pause the screen image.
Press this button again to unlock.
AV muteMomentarily turns off/on the audio and 
video.
S-Video Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video source.
VGAPress “VGA” to choose VGA sources.
VideoPress “Video” to choose Composite video 
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The	Projector	has	multilingual	On-screen	Display	menus	that	
allow	you	to	make	image	adjustments	and	change	a	variety	of	
settings.	The	projector	will	automatically	detect	the	source.	
How to operate 
.  To open the OSD menu, press “MENU” on the Remote Control or 
Projector Keypad.
2  When OSD is displayed, use   keys to select any item in the 
main menu. While making a selection on a particular page, press 
 or “Enter” key to enter sub menu.
3. Use   keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings 
by   key.
4.  Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as 
described above.
5. Press “Enter” to confi rm, and the screen will return to the main 
menu.
6.  To exit, press “MENU” again. The OSD menu will close and the 
projector will automatically save the new settings.
	On-screen	Display	Menus
Main Menu
Sub Menu
Settings